Life After Prison

Ferland from the Grandiuno Sect was initially optimistic about Severin, but that optimism dulled

considerably after knowing that Severin’s opponent was Thorold. Though he acknowledged Severin’s

strength from the previous battle against Janik, Ferland knew that Thorold was a whole different

adversary. As an elder of the Grandiuno Sect, Ferland was well aware of Thorold’s reputation within the

Deifirm Sect.

‘It’ll be a shame for such a bright sprout to be nipped in the bud,‘ Ferland thought to himself and decided

to save Severin once the battle ended.

At the same time, Rourie became anxious upon discovering Severin’s opponent and was no longer as proud as he was before when he basked in all the compliments. His face betrayed worry and anxiety as he exclaimed, “We’re doomed. Is this where my family’s luck runs out?”

Severin was up against none other than Thorold, renowned as the most exceptional prodigy in Nontwo

City! Three factors stacked in Thorold’s favor his Thunderbolt Constitution, his status as an inner disciple

of the Deifirm Sect, and his past feat of killing a level one royal saint! Any one of those factors would

normal person a prodigy, so all three of those at

ordinary

understood the enmity present between Thorold and Severin. Severin’s refusal of the

assault on the Gahrrs elders had escalated tensions. The animosity would grow

for Severin’s safety.

far into the tournament!

forehead and proposed to Severin, “Perhaps you could admit defeat on

this occasion?”

to Rourie’s distressed plea. He smiled faintly before ascending into

arena. Thorold, too, rose from the waiting area

battle,

solemn in an instant. Severin stood calmly on the ring with his eyes

Thorold reciprocated in the same

filled with a murderous intent.

expected to meet someone who would refuse his invitation and even injure his men. Those

at Severin’s hands, left Thorold

good as dead after you killed one of

then went straight for the